Emergency Response Services is responsible for the rapid and timely delivery of emergency services to any incidents which threatens or has the potential to threaten life or property. The division performs all duties related to emergency response (fire, rescue, medical, and hazard abatement), non-emergency service calls, in-service training for all personnel, comprehensive fire preplanning for high risk and special hazard properties, and maintains fire facilities, apparatus, and equipment.

Community Risk Reduction (CRR) is responsible for the enforcement of all local, state, and federal codes related to the safe occupancy of buildings and/or premises. It also extends to the safeguarding of life and property from the hazards of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling, and use of hazardous substances, materials, and devices as well as hazardous conditions due to the use or occupancy of buildings and/or premises.

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) division is responsible for the rapid delivery of advanced medical care that exceeds the recognized community standard. The delivery of this care is to be done equally, professionally, compassionately, and efficiently. The EMS Division is also responsible with the monitoring of its performance in order to assure quality and improvement. Emergency medical services are provided 24 hours a day by highly-trained Firefighter Paramedics. Each firefighter is trained in advanced first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Firefighter Paramedics provide advanced medical treatments including intravenous administration of medications, cardiac defibrillation and monitoring, and respiratory therapies.

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